CHAPTER 1

WE DARE TO GO WHERE THE VA HAS FAILED

The federal government excludes many veterans who suffer mental health issues from VA benefits under a complex and opaque system. This results in many veterans- struggling with depression, sporadic employment and homelessness. 

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Broken promises leave veterans and their families feeling desperate for care and a sustainable life. Some veterans face years of appeal time to discover denial in the end due to claimed lack of evidence  for their service connected mental health issues and invisible wounds. 

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Chapter 1 was designed by the Academy of United States Veterans to provide the proper resources available for re-evaluation of medical records by private provides to ensure accuracy of diagnosis and service related symptoms that often lead to  suicide, homelessness and unemployment. 

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Veterans who have been facing hardship due to service connected mental health disabilities and rejected VA benefits can submit their case and request benefits from the Academy of United States Veterans. They must demonstrate financial hardship and provide reasoning behind why they are unable to afford out of pocket costs for private doctor visits. 

  • HOW IT WORKS

    Veterans who meet the qualifying factors can submit an application to receive Chapter 1 benefits. Chapter 1 team will review all submissions to identify qualifications. Once approved, the service member will be notified.

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    Step 1: Submit Application 

    Step 2: Receive Confirmation 

    Step 3: Review Process 

    Step 4: Approval Status 

    Step 5: If approved, a member of our team will contact you to set up your appointment with a provider for evaluation. 

    Step 6: Our team will request your permission in writing to share medical records and personal information with the provider. 

    Step 7: If it is determined that additional testing is required for your benefits, AUSV will discuss cost and qualification internally to identify options. 

  • WHO QUALIFIES

    You must meet all of the following requirements: 

    1. Denied VA benefits for service connected mental health issues. 

    2. Currently experiencing financial hardship that is impacting your quality of life in a negative way. 

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    Please be advised that:

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    AUSV is currently only reviewing cases for veterans who are facing financial hardship denied mental health benefits by the Department of Veterans Affairs. If you have a full time employment, you are naturally not qualified to obtain benefits from Chapter 1. 

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    While we desire to provide assistance to all veterans in need of help, we are only able to assist within the means of our organization. 

  • HOW TO APPLY

    Veterans may apply to Chapter 1 by clicking on the application below. All questions must be answered and your story must be submitted in detail so that we are armed with information in order to properly select your case for benefits. 

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    Important Note: 

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    AUSV does not provide direct financial services to veterans. All funds are directly paid to the evaluating providers. 

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    Our goal is to have your already development claim evaluated by private provides without bias so that you receive the benefits earned through your selfless service. 

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    AUSV does not provide  legal or claim benefits. 

  • WHY

    The Department of Veterans Affairs often rejects thousands of emergency-care claims during a five-month period, sticking an “undue financial burden” worth millions of dollars on some veterans, reported by a federal watchdog agency. 

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    Historically, when veterans seek care through private providers and undergo private evaluation they have been able to accurately prove their service connected disabilities and earn the benefits that were promised to them. 

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    If you have any questions about this program, please contact our CEO, Assal Ravandi at assal@vettys.org. 

CHAPTER 1 BENEFITS APPLICATION

 

PRIVACY

Your information will not be shared with anyone outside of AUSV. Once approved, your permission will be requested to share your information with a provider. Once your case is closed, your application will be archived in a secure vault for safe keeping. Your private information will not be disclosed to anyone outside of our organization unless a written approval is obtained by you (the service member). 

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All required documentations by providers will be requested in writing. Your medical records will not be obtained by AUSV or our staff at anytime. All medical information will be requested by the evaluating provider. 

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